February Unit Game:
Policy on Table Limit: Policy on Game Director’s Fee –

Hal Rodgers moved
that the Unit Game director’s compensation policy be set at $70 for a single
section, plus $15 per game for an additional section, retroactive to December
2007, with no limitation on the number of tables. Motion carried.

Letter re
Complaints – Board members were given an opportunity to
read a letter given to Director Mark Hasey in response to four written
complaints from players.

Treasurer’s Report – The report was approved as written.

2008 Budget – Carol Maggipinto moved the budget be approved, with one amendment being a change in Director’s Unit
Game Fee as stated above. Motion carried.

Old Business

Garbage Can/Garden
Project – Jack Simon completed the gate and fence
project at a cost of $323.60. The board expressed their gratitude for his skill
and efforts on behalf of SCBC.

Dolores Abrams
Memorial Game Qualifications – Hal Rodgers
moved the qualifications require players to be a member in good standing of
Unit 550 and ACBL. Motion carried.

It was agreed to
keep Unit game table fees at the current $7. Bonnie Simon motioned that the
board review the fees again in July. Motion carried.

John Hadley moved
we proceed with Ken Llacera’s proposal for a Lotto Game. Motion carried.

Friends of SCBC –
Mary Peterson and Ken Llacera are considering various proposals for a support
group, subject to the board’s approval.

Marketing Workshop
– The board and club owners will formulate a 2008 marketing strategy to recruit
new players and to assist in the development of existing players. Carol
reported discussions are ongoing as to how to draw people to the club and
retain memberships.

Committee Reports

299er Coordinator
– Nancy Driscoll. Looking into an exchange 299’er game with Hollister.

By-Laws
– Don. As above.

Club Owner Liaison
– Bonnie Simon. No report.

Education Liaison
– Nancy Wainer. Absent.

Facilities
– Charlie Pender. Stated above.

Finance
– Ken Llacera. Absent.

Hospitality
– Mary Peterson, the March Unit Game is Irish Stew provided by Nancy Driscoll.

Membership
– Carol Maggipinto. Stated above.

Publicity/FORUM/Newsletter
- Bonnie Simon. No report.

Sanctions
– Hal Rodgers. Current through March.

Special Projects
– John Hadley. Currently working on a board for the Lotto Game.

SCBC Website - Ken Llacera. Absent. Ken to publish our new
directory.

Surf’s Up Sectional
– Pam Benz. The sectional is scheduled for October 11/12 but the date may
change if Harbor High School needs the facility for Homecoming. We won’t know
until June.